Andrainjato

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Andrainjato
Andrainjato (Madagascar)
Andrainjato
Andrainjato
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°56′S 46°59′E / -21.933, 46.983
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Ambalavao
Elevation [1] 986 m (3,235 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Andrainjato is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambalavao, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are onions and tobacco. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-01.
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 Communes in Haute Matsiatra Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambalavao
Ambohimahasoa
Fianarantsoa I
Fianarantsoa II
Ikalamavony
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Coordinates: 21°56′S 46°59′E / -21.933, 46.983